Joe's Gutters & Patios
Aluminum Screen Rooms & Enclosures in Metairie, LA
Joe's Gutters & Patios — building Metairie screen rooms since 1999. Aluminum frame. Fiberglass screen mesh. The mosquitoes stay out, the breeze comes through, and you actually get to use your outdoor space 8–10 months of the year. Louisiana License #CL.65670. State Farm $2M GL + Workers Comp. BBB A+. Free written estimates, no trip fee.
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Why Screen Rooms Matter in Metairie
Louisiana has the best outdoor-living culture in the country. It also has mosquitoes that can drive you back inside in under five minutes. New Orleans has spent years on the list of America's worst cities for mosquito activity, and the math is unforgiving: humidity 8–9 months a year, warm temperatures most of those, standing water after every storm, and a coastal-parish setting that brings no-see-ums and other smaller biters into the mix. Without something physical between you and them, the outdoor life you want to live just doesn't happen.
A screen room solves the entire problem at once. Aluminum frame for the structure, fiberglass screen mesh for the walls. The bugs stay out completely. The breeze comes through unimpeded. The afternoon thunderstorm doesn't end the evening — you just close the door behind you and watch it from the chair you were already sitting in. And because there's no HVAC to run and no glass to clean, the cost of using a screen room is essentially zero. In Metairie's climate, that's effective for most of the year.
The Homes We Build Screen Rooms for in Metairie
Screen room work in Metairie cuts across the full spread of the parish's housing. Old Metairie, south of the railroad, runs heavily 1930s–1950s cottages, classic ranches, and infill rebuilds — often with existing porches that convert beautifully into screen enclosures. Central Metairie, along Veterans Memorial Boulevard, is mostly 1960s–1970s ranch and split-level construction, frequently with existing patio covers ideal for screen-wall conversion. Lakeside Metairie, near the Lakeside Shopping Center, is largely 1980s–2000s newer construction, where new-build screen rooms on slabs are common. The Pontchartrain side and coastal-leaning lots benefit most from 20/20 no-see-um mesh upgrades.
Climate & Exposure
Metairie's East Bank position brings sustained humidity, hurricane-track exposure, and a housing stock spanning nearly 90 years of Louisiana residential building. Aluminum exterior structures here have to perform across all of that — and a screen room specifically has to handle the bug pressure, the heat, and the storm cycle without becoming a maintenance burden.
How We Do Screen Rooms in Metairie
Three screen-room options:
New Screen Room on a Slab
Built from the ground up — concrete slab if needed, post footings, aluminum frame, screen walls, roof system. Full design flexibility on size, layout, roof pitch, and door placement. Most homeowners choose this for dedicated outdoor living spaces they're designing from scratch.
Patio Cover Conversion
If you already have an aluminum patio cover, we add aluminum-frame screen walls to convert it into a fully enclosed screen room. The most cost-effective route when a covered patio already exists.
Porch Enclosure
Existing front or back porches screened with aluminum frame and mesh. Often the simplest option when the porch structure is already sound.
Mesh Options
Standard 18×16 fiberglass for general mosquito protection. 20/20 no-see-um mesh for coastal parishes and areas near water — finer weave that blocks the midges that penetrate standard screen. Pet-resistant vinyl-coated heavy mesh for homes with dogs or cats. Solar/sun screen to reduce glare and UV on west exposures.
What to Expect
Unlike a sunroom or climate-controlled enclosure, a screen room doesn't need HVAC. The breeze does the work. In Louisiana's climate that's effective for 8–10 months of the year. Screen mesh tears in severe winds — that's expected and normal, and re-screening after a storm is straightforward. What we build for longevity is the aluminum frame.
Signs this is the right call:
- Converting an existing patio cover into a screen room
- Building a dedicated outdoor space from scratch on a new slab
- Screening an existing front or back porch
- Replacing a deteriorated wood porch screen setup
- Upgrading standard mesh to 20/20 no-see-um for coastal proximity
- Re-screening after storm damage
What Comes with Every Screen Room Build
- A free, itemized written estimate sent to you by email and text — same day in most cases
- An on-site assessment from Derel Broussard personally — no subcontractors, no handoffs
- All materials and hardware — premium aluminum coil stock, factory-baked enamel finish in six colors, hurricane-zone structural hardware, mesh selected for your situation
- Permit drawings, HOA submission support, and Building Department coordination
- Site cleanup at completion — debris bagged, removed material hauled away, property left clean
- Manufacturer warranty (available directly from the manufacturer) plus our 2-year workmanship warranty on labor for new installations
- No-charge insurance documentation if storm damage is involved
Pricing
Conversions of existing covered patios are generally the most affordable option. New custom screen rooms with slab and structural work typically range $8,000–$25,000+. At Joe’s Gutters & Patios, all estimates free and on-site.
Why Metairie Homeowners Choose Joe's for Screen Rooms
A screen room either holds up across Louisiana heat, humidity, and hurricane wind for 25+ years, or it falls apart inside 10. The five details below are what set the difference.
Post footings extended below Louisiana's active clay layer.
Shallow footings sized for drier-state conditions shift with the seasons here, gradually loosening the whole structure. We dig deeper.
Hurricane-zone post profiles and beam engineering.
Heavier aluminum than contractors elsewhere use, with knee bracing at post-to-beam connections on larger spans for lateral stability under wind load.
Factory-baked enamel finish on all panels and trim
in our six-color palette. Doesn't chip, peel, or need repainting — and no field-painted finish that fades inside two summers under Louisiana UV.
Permit coordination is handled for you.
Drawings, HOA submission support, and Building Department coordination are part of the project. The permit stays in your name (state law), but we run the paperwork.
Derel Broussard on every job, personally.
25+ years of owner-operated work. No rotating subs. The owner is on your project from the first measurement to the final walkthrough.
Permits, Licensing, and Insurance — What Metairie Homeowners Should Know
Louisiana law requires any residential contractor working above the state minimum threshold to hold a Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors license. Ours is #CL.65670, verifiable at lslbc.louisiana.gov. Before signing a contract with any Metairie contractor, ask to see the current LSLBC license. Our insurance is State Farm $2M general liability and workers' comp, and we hold BBB A+ accreditation.
For attached screen rooms specifically: Jefferson Parish nearly always requires a building permit — plans, formal application, and inspections — and the same is true across Orleans and Plaquemines parishes. Permits are the homeowner's legal responsibility, but we provide the drawings and handle Building Department coordination on your behalf. HOA approval is a separate process and typically adds 2–4 weeks; we provide the submission materials for that.
Permit authority for Metairie: Jefferson Parish Department of Inspection and Code Enforcement, 1221 Elmwood Park Blvd, Suite 501, Jefferson, LA 70123 —
(504) 736-6957.
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What Our Customers Say
★★★★★
"From the estimate to the completed job, everything was spot on. I like the fact that it's a father and son operation and a local company. The patio came out flawless and the guys cleaned up after themselves."
— Troy B. · Metairie, LA
Screen Rooms FAQs — Metairie
Do you build screen rooms in Metairie?
Yes — Metairie is part of our regular Core Service Area, covered daily from our Gretna shop. Most screen room estimates are scheduled within 2–4 business days. Permit timelines (typically 2–4 weeks after submission) are the schedule variable we work around.
How much does a screen room cost?
Conversions of existing patio covers are most affordable. New screen rooms with slab and structural work typically run $8,000–$25,000+. Free on-site estimate.
Do screen rooms require permits?
Yes — attached screen rooms and those with a permanent slab require a building permit in Jefferson Parish, Orleans Parish, and Plaquemines Parish. Permits are the homeowner's responsibility; we provide documentation.
Can I add air conditioning to a screen room?
A standard screen room is open to outside air through the mesh — it can't be effectively air conditioned. For climate control you need a sunroom with solid walls and windows. Many Louisiana homeowners specifically prefer the screen room because the breeze is what makes it pleasant.
Will screens survive a hurricane?
Screen mesh will tear in severe winds — that's expected. The aluminum frame is what we build for longevity. Re-screening after a major storm is straightforward.
Can I convert my existing aluminum patio cover?
In most cases yes, if the existing cover is structurally sound. We add the screen framing to the existing posts and roof edge. Typically, more affordable than a new-build.
How long does installation take?
Conversion of existing cover: 1–2 days. New-build on new slab: 3–5 days plus slab cure. Permit approval (2–4 weeks) is the most variable timeline factor.
Are you licensed and insured to work in Jefferson Parish?
Yes. Louisiana LSLBC license #CL.65670 (verifiable at lslbc.louisiana.gov) and State Farm coverage at $2,000,000 general liability plus workers' compensation. A certificate of insurance is available before work starts.
Will you document storm damage for my insurance claim?
At no charge. Written assessment, photos, and a repair estimate in the format your insurer expects. One thing to know first: Louisiana named-storm deductibles can run 2–5% of insured home value — large enough that filing isn't always the right move. Call Joe’s Gutters & Patios before you file, and we'll scope the damage relative to your deductible.
What warranty do you offer on screen rooms?
For a new installation: the manufacturer's warranty (available directly from the manufacturer) plus our 2-year workmanship warranty on labor. If something we installed fails due to workmanship, we come back at no charge. Re-screening after a storm is a maintenance event rather than a warranty event — re-screening is straightforward, and we'll quote it cleanly.
Other Services in Metairie
We work the full exterior aluminum scope across Metairie — gutter installation, repair, cleaning, leaf guards, and downspouts, plus patio covers, screen rooms, carports, and aluminum awnings.
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